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Lecturer Program |
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I.
Objectives
| The
Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association
(APSIPA) establishes the Distinguished Lecturer
Program (DLP) to serve its communities by organizing
lectures given by distinguished experts.
APSIPA
distinguished lecturer program is an educational
program that promotes the research and development
of signal and information processing in Asia Pacific
region. Particular attention is given to the specific
needs of academia, and professionals in industry
and government in developing countries. Lecturers
will tailor their presentations to the envisioned
audience.
APSIPA
distinguished lecturer is an ambassador of APSIPA
to promote APSIPA's image and reach out to new
membership. A distinguished lecturer is also a
volunteer who is willing to serve the APSIPA community.
The visibility of APSIPA is expected to increase
significantly as a result of the lectures.
The
appointment of distinguished lecturer is an honour
to recognize the technical achievement, expertise
and leadership of an individual.
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II.
Nomination
| APSIPA
distinguished lecturers are distinguished experts
who are willing to give lectures to achieve the
objectives of the program. They are nominated by
the members of the Board of Governors. Nominations
will be for a 2-year term that begins on 1 January
of the subsequent year. All nominations must be
submitted to APSIPA DLP Coordinator by August 30
of the year preceding the appointment.
A
nomination should include (i) a completed nomination
form with the nominee's resume which addresses
the distinguished lecturer selection criteria;
(ii) a statement from the nominee expressing his/her
willingness to serve as a distinguished lecturer
and complete the respective duties; (iii) a biography
and a digital photo for publicity purposes. The
nomination should also include pointers to the
candidate's web site and online video materials,
which may be useful in reaching out to audience
after the distinguished lecturer appointment.
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III.
Selection Criteria
A)
Leadership and public lectures
This criterion is evidenced by keynote/plenary talks
during the years preceding the nomination, or by
similar distinguished lecturer appointments awarded
by other reputable associations. APSIPA may appoint
distinguished lecturers jointly with other associations
in the related technical fields.
B)
Recent publications and technical breakthroughs
Supporting documentation may include list of the
candidate's recent journal papers, books, monographs
with citation information.
C)
Serving as ambassador
The distinguished lecturers should be committed
to complete the duty of representing APSIPA at
the proposed events, and participating in membership
recruitment and development as part of the lecturing
tours. The distinguished lecturer should put in
best effort to promote APSIPA during the lecturing
tours.
D)
Outreach to audience
The distinguished lecturers should identify topics
of lectures for the envisioned audience. This
criterion is evidenced by the invitation from
local hosts and the size of the expected audience.
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IV.
Selection and Appointment
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distinguished lecturers are selected by DLP committee
which is appointed by APSIPA President. Each year,
the DLP committee selects and appoints up to 10
distinguished lecturers who address well the selection
criteria.
The
DLP committee includes a Chairperson, a Coordinator
and 5-7 members. All are appointed by APSIPA President.
The term of the DLP committee is 3 years starting
1 January of the year.
The
DLP committee receives all nominations by 15 December
and announces the selection in January of the
subsequent year.
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V.
Policy and Procedure
| APSIPA
will announce and publicize all appointed distinguished
lecturers in its website, through APSIPA Annual
Summit and Conference and in its other publications.
Appointed distinguished lecturers should complete
at least two lectures in two different locations
during the 2-year term. The DLP Coordinator will
facilitate the arrangement between the local hosts
and the lecturers when necessary.
The
nominated distinguished lecturers are encouraged
to fit their lecture schedule with other travel
plans to ease travel expanses they may need to
afford. However, this program is not intended
to provide speakers for conferences, workshops
or symposia. Local hosts are expected to make
their best effort to publicize the lectures locally
to attract audience, and take care of the local
arrangement.
The
appointed distinguished lecturers should submit
a report to the DLP Coordinator after completing
the lecturing tours. APSIPA will acknowledge all
distinguished lecturers who have completed the
lecturing tours at the plenary session of APSIPA
Annual Summit and Conference with certificates
and tokens of appreciation.
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| Please
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Lecturer Program. |
